Suunto Core: Wristwatch Bristling with Sensors

The new Sunnto Core is more than a watch, according to its manufacturer—it's an outdoor wrist-top computer, the "total timepiece for the hardcore outdoor enthusiast." It's certainly no slack on features, including (according to Gizmag):

storm alarm, altimeter, barometer, digital thermometer, weather trend indicator and digital compass as well as a newly added depth meter, sunrise and sunset timer and a menu in four languages.

The Core is accurate up to 10,000 meters and capable of being used underwater down to 10 meters. It even has a clock.

Most impressively, all those sensors and intelligence will only set you back $350. Overpriced for a desk jockey watch, sure, but not a bad deal for legitimate outdoorsmen at all.

Suunto Core extreme sports wristop computer [Gizmag]

[#1 posted by Hello Fitchburg , October 24, 2007 12:37 PM]

Suunto makes really neat stuff, but unfortunately they have reputation for terrible customer service.

Also, after reading a bunch of customer reviews (on Amazon and elsewhere), I get the feeling that Suunto products are pretty delicate compared to most wristwatches.